Learn about on temperature accuracy. - Moore Industries' upcoming "A Practical Guide to Temperature Measurement Accuracy" webinar will give end users valuable information that will help them to make smarter temperature product choices.

User guidance concept & improved device-specific design provides easy, efficient operation! - Werum IT Solutions has released the latest version of its worldwide market-leading Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

Playing a part in pre-compliance testing of high power drives for PCS - The Yokogawa DLM4000 8-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope is playing a key part in pre-compliance tests on high-power inverter drives produced by PCS (Power Convertor Solutions GmbH) in Berlin (D).

Connectors offer space-saving benefits - Harting is now offering its established DIN 41612 male connectors in Type 3Q and 3R shell styles to provide space-saving benefits in applications involving high-density circuit boards using smaller components.

Monochrome LCDs for Ireland & Britain! - Ginsbury has announced a new distribution agreement with LCD manufacturer Blaze Display Technology promote and distribute their full range of display products in Britain & Ireland.
Tentec Ltd has appointed of Andrew Brindley to its Internal Sales team.

CERN collaboration! - National Instruments (NI) has announced a collaboration with CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire), the intergovernmental research organisation building the world's largest and most advanced scientific instruments.

"Come hell or highly waterproof connectors!" - Industrial connector specialist Electroustic has teamed up with environmentally-sealed component manufacturer Bulgin to supply, design, prototype and manufacture customised cable assembly and box build solutions.

Convection cooled power supply ofers 92% efficiency - Excelsys Technologies has announced the XS500 range of high efficiency 500W Convection cooled AC/DC power supplies.

Ex HMIs in sandwich design - "Cool at heart" - that's the innovative approach to heat dissipation in the latest 4x8 HMI series developed by R. Stahl HMI Systems.

PCI-programmable resistors - Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PCI and PXI Programmable Resistors with the introduction of two new Programmable Resistor & Relay solutions

World's smallest cross stack TDL monitor! - The SERVOTOUGH MiniLaser Oxy, the world's smallest cross-stack Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) gas analyzer and only TDL analyser specifically optimised for O2 measurement has been launched by Servomex.

Clamping force measurement over machine control! - The Siemens Sinumerik CNC controllers have been getting the maximum productivity out of each machine for over 50 years. Now they have another partner on their side: the Hainbuch Testit software.

Support for product launch! - Wonderware UK and Ireland, is supporting the launch of the ground-breaking Wonderware 2014 R2 with a series of free webinars and Wonderware in Practice demo events.
Paul Nolan has joined VisionID as the national Cognex Product Manager in Ireland.

Basics in measurement & control! - The newly released fifth edition of the book Measurement and Control Basics has been extensively updated to reflect the latest advances in automation technologies and incorporate valuable new self-study exercises and challenge-solution examples.

Busbar foe AC & DC applications - Rittal is the worldÕs first manufacturer to offer an approved busbar system with standard components, optimised for both AC and DC applications. No other products are required.

Step-by-step measurement and control videos! - Endress+Hauser has released over 100 free, step-by-step instructional videos to the Endress+Hauser YouTube channel.

Energy data logger - The Tinytag Energy Logger is widely used in industrial/manufacturing plants with high-consumption equipment to accurately monitor single and three phase power usage.

Competition spurs innovation in technology and pricing - The global programmable logic controllers (PLC) market witnessed a strong decline in growth in 2012 due to the uncertain economic scenario in the developed world, most notably in the mature markets of North America and Europe says this report from Frost & Sullivan. Since 2013, however, the market has witnessed positive growth across all regions.

Industrial cybersecurity seminar at forum! - The Automation Federation is scheduled to conduct a high-profile seminar on industrial cybersecurity at the 19th Annual ARC Industry Forum, which will take place 9-12 February 2015 in Orlando (FL USA).

High density switching matrix! - Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of LXI switching matrices with the introduction of new high-density matrix modules.

Keeping food fresh! - A major manufacturer of climate-controlled food storage systems incorporates Michell's I7000 humidity and temperature modules within their products to ensure the reliable temperature and humidity control.

Smart data acquisition system - The SMARTDAC+ GM data acquisition system from Yokogawa, improves operational efficiency due to its modular design, which facilitates the mounting and removal of modules. In addition, the SMARTDAC+ GM system supports Bluetooth wireless communications for use with handheld mobile devices.

EDSA certification for field control processor! - The Schneider Electric Field Control Processor 280 has been certified to the ISASecure® Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification.

Industrial networking - platform share! - PROFIBUS remains the most widely used industrial network globally but several networks are closing up. PROFINET and EtherNet/IP compete for first place within industrial Ethernet and no network consolidation is in sight. These are some of the conclusions from HMS Industrial Networks as they present their view of the industrial network market in 2015.

Rick Roop is the 2015 President of the International Society of Automation (ISA).
Electric rod style linear actuator! - The FT Series roller screw driven actuators from Curtis Wright, offer high thrust, high speed, and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders.

The world's first 7''wide screen HMIs for ATEX zone 1. - The world's first operating devices with a 7" wide screen suitable for use in ATEX zone 1 from R. STAHL HMI Systems combine state-of-the-art, user-friendly equipment with a highly robust design.

No oil to trouble water! - Quantitech's portable oil in water monitor has proved extremely popular in the oil sector. It ought also be ideal for other industries where oil contamination is an issue.

Increased safety for critical industrial and traffic infrastructures - COPA-DATA has received the "Safety Integrity Level 2" (SIL 2) certification and thus meets the requirements in accordance with the international standard IEC 61508 for the reliability of the safety functions of operational facilities.

Connected Intelligence Global Partner Ecosystem! - B+B SmartWorx, (formerly B&B Electronics as we reported below) has announced an acceleration for the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape with its Connected Intelligence Global Partner Ecosystem.

Petroleum, Refining & Environmental Monitoring Technologies - Exhibition/Conf for Belgium - PEFTEC 2015 (the petroleum, refining and environmental technologies conference and exhibition) has announced a partnership with the Port of Antwerp.

Cool measurement in Antartica! - In 2009, Applied Measurements were contacted by Victoria University of Wellington (NZ) to provide reliable and accurate equipment that could operate in the sub-zero temperatures of the Antarctic, for the Roosevelt Island Climate Evolution (RICE) Project. Here we learn how they got on!

Eric Byres and his wife Joann (Tofino co-founder and Belden Vice President) have announced that they are retiring from the Tofino Security group at Belden.

New member for digital meter family! - Precision Digital Corporation has announced the latest member of the ProVu® family of digital panel meters, the PD6400 High Voltage and Current Meter.

Air quality & emissions under scrutiny! - The organisers of AQE 2015, the international Air Quality and Emissions show, have announced a comprehensive conference programme for the event which will take place in Telford (GB), on 22nd and 23rd April 2015.

IoT drives company rebranding! - Thirty-four-year-old networking expert B&B Electronics has changed its name and will now be known as B+B SmartWorx.

Humidity & Temperature transmitter to international standards for IS applications - The intrinsically safe EE300Ex humidity & temperature transmitter from E+E Elektronik conforms to the European ATEX Directive and now also to the international IECEx and the FM classification specifically relevant to the USA and Canada.

How to improve batch and continuous reactor and control system performance! - A new book, Advances in Reactor Measurement and Control by Gregory K. McMillan, shines light on the latest technologies and methods for increasing plant performance by improving bioreactor, fermenter and chemical reactor automation.

The Perfect Combination! - Tailor-made Ex de solutions from Pepperl+Fuchs offer all the benefits of the Ex e and Ex d ignition protection classes in an ideal setup. These solutions are designed and built locally around the world in the company's Solution Engineering Centers, to customers' specific requirements.

Thermal imaging system kits! - Fluke has introduced new Thermal Imager Connect System kits featuring thermal imagers that utilise the new Fluke Connect™ system, enabling the transfer of measurement data from the test tools to smart phones and the cloud, and thus improving maintenance team communication, safety and productivity.

Rack has over 100 configurations! - Rittal has expanded its modular TS IT rack to offer more than 100 configurations, providing customers with more options and greater flexibility for their IT enclosures.

Version 2 data-logging software developed! - Yokogawa has developed an enhanced version, release 2.0, of the GA10 data-logging software for the SMARTDAC+®data acquisition and control system.

Process instrumentation, analytical technology and gas detection in Ireland - Hanley Measurement & Control has recently been appointed as channel partner in Ireland by ABB, to expand its instrument and analyser offering into the Irish process market.

Pencil-type contact sensors - Keyence's GT2 Series contact sensors stand out for their 1 um accuracy - ten times higher than that of competing products - and their 0.1 um display resolution.

Open-source communications standard facilitates data-driven manufacturing - NUM has developed a new communications interface option for its CNC systems that fully complies with the open MTConnect interoperability standard.

New compact portable hygrometer with fast response - The new MDM50 portable hygrometer from Michell Instruments gives rapid dew-point measurements in compressed air - T95 to -35°C from ambient typically in less than 5 minutes. It has been designed to make spot checks of dew point in air and gases as simple and fast as possible.

Advanced PLC addresses emerging challenges in machinery control - ABB's brand new AC500 PM595 features a multi-processor system with the performance to handle the most demanding machinery and motion automation control and communication tasks.

Partner of the Year 2013! - ProSoft Technology has been awarded the First Prize "Partner of the Year 2013" honor by Schneider Electric's Collaborative Automation Partner Program (CAPP).

Specialist distributer in Britain! - Electrical and Electronic component manufacturer Harting has named Northern Connectors as its Specialist Distributor of the Year for 2014 in Britain, the sixth time that the company has received the honour.

Next-generation capping heads - mayr® power transmission has now developed a new, extremely wear-resistant and almost maintenance-free generation of capping heads - for minimum downtimes and maximum plant availability.

ATEX certified load cells and accessories - LCM Systems has launched a brand new range of ATEX/IECEx certified, hazardous area load cells and enclosures.

Dream partner! - Ocean Data Systems (ODS) has announced that Kepware Technologies has joined the Dream Report Proven Partner program.

Vortex flowmeter for advanced energy measurement - The new OPTISWIRL 4200 vortex flowmeter from Krohne is for the measurement of conductive and non-conductive liquids, gases and steam.

An overview of SIS, system-design risk analysis - John O'Sullivan, of Douglas C&A, outlines how to assign a safety integrity level to a system, identifying and analysing risks associated with a system design and implementing the appropriate safety instrumented system to mitigate those risks. (Irish Engineer.ie)

DIN-Rail power supply - BEC Distribution has announced the availability of the new PULS 24V/10A DIN-Rail power supply - the CPS10.

Wireless & the process industry. - By providing a thorough exploration of wireless field devices and the challenges of using wireless devices in control, this valuable book, just released from the ISA stable,

Sunshade for process instrumentation! - Intertec has launched a large cube-shaped sunshade for process instrumentation. It provides plant engineers with a highly cost-effective means of shielding equipment such as electronic monitoring systems, explosion-proof junction boxes or analyser installations from solar radiation.

Connecting Modbus/TCP devices with smartphones & tablets! - Opto 22 has announced groov 2.3, a major update adding Modbus/TCP communication to the company's groov web-based mobile interface software.

IR temperature sensor for semiconductors & metals - The new PyroMini 0.9 infrared pyrometer, from Calex, can view into a vacuum chamber through a quartz or glass window, and measure the temperature of the surface of the silicon wafer.

Dual display digital indicator - NOSHOK have added a new addition to their "Smart System" offering of digital indicators - the 2200 Series Dual Display Digital Indicator.

Remote access routers with LAN, WiFi, and 3G - During SPS IPC Drives, eWON unveiled the new eWON Cosy 131, a range of industrial VPN remote access routers with LAN, WiFi, and 3G+ connection options. With eWON Cosy, machine builders and OEMs can access machines PLC and HMI, and troubleshoot them from the comfort of the office!

Highest-density module for connector family! - The new Han DD® Quad module from Harting is the highest-density module available in the company's Han-Modular® industrial connector family.

Pre-charged relay! - Omron Electronic Components Europe (OCB-EU) has launched a new pre-charge relay aimed specifically at electric and hybrid vehicles and other heavy duty battery powered systems.
Tim Taberner, has joined B&B Electronics as the global product manager for the company's advanced IoT cellular gateways.

Clamping force measurement over machine control - The Siemens Sinumerik CNC controllers have been getting the maximum productivity out of each machine for over 50 years. Now they have another partner on their side: the Hainbuch Testit software.

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Intelligent Buildings & Digital Home - CABA will conduct the Intelligent Buildings & Digital Home Forum 14-16 April 2015 in Austin Tex USA.

Hi Tech to hand presses - Kistler Instruments and Toolex Limited, British agent for Maeder presses, have joined forces to apply the latest process control technology to a range of German made hand presses.

New Lockout/Tagout solutions for EMEA - More and more EMEA customisation requests are implemented in next generation Lockout/Tagout solutions such as Brady's products.

What tools do you choose? - Fluke has developed a new 'Solution Centre' portal on its British web site featuring Why Professionals Choose Fluke tools.

The Signpost Archive for 2014 - Here we list all the news items and changes to the Read-out Instrumentation Signpost site over the past twelve months.

Weighing into the baking industry in France - Aria, based at Vieillevigne, in the Loire Atlantique department of France, has been for more than 30 years, and continues to be, a specialist in the manufacture of storage, handling and weighing equipment for the baking industry. Aria very recently parted company with its mechanical welding business to set up Aria industrie wich uses the Verlinde Eurochain VR Vario hoist.